Unit aim

Provides an understanding of the principles of legal ethics together with a detailed knowledge of the application of these principles in respect of the legal profession. Emphasis will be placed on the most significant ethical considerations encountered by practitioners such as entry and regulation of the profession, delivery and regulation of legal services, duties to clients, duties to lawyers and duties to the courts.

Unit content

Topic 1 Introduction to the legal profession in NSW and AustraliaTopic 2 The ethical framework for lawyers in AustraliaTopic 3 Structure and regulation, admission and disciplineTopic 4 DisciplineTopic 5 RepresentationTopic 6 Competence and careTopic 7 Confidentiality and privilegeTopic 8 Conflict of interestTopic 9 Communication and controlTopic 10 The adversarial system

Learning outcomes

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